Robotic vs. manual knee replacement surgery for arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to perform knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis: traditional manual surgery versus robotic-assisted surgery. Both are standard approaches; the trial tests whether robotic guidance improves how well your knee works after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old and have primary knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear, not autoimmune)
- You need knee replacement surgery and are a candidate for either robotic-assisted or manual surgery
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis) or severe arthritis in your hip, ankle, or other knee
- You have never had knee replacement surgery before on this knee, and no major knee injuries or surgeries on it
- Your knee deformity (bowing inward or outward) is 15° or less, and any knee stiffness is 15° or less
- You can attend follow-up visits and complete questionnaires about your recovery over the study period
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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